Sphinx of Lore

Sphinx of Lore

Large Celestial • Lawful Neutral

Armor Class
17
Hit Points
170
(20d10 + 60 HD)
Challenge Rating
11
7,200 XP
Speed
40 ft.
Fly 60 ft.

Ability Scores

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Saving Throws

Skills

โ— proficient  •  โ—† expertise
Passive Perception
18
Passive Investigation
14
Passive Insight
14
๐Ÿ’ช Strength
๐Ÿƒ Dexterity
๐Ÿง  Intelligence
๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Wisdom
โœจ Charisma
Damage Immunities: Psychic
Damage Resistances: Necrotic, Radiant
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
Senses: truesight 120 ft, Passive Perception 18
Languages: Celestial, Common

Traits

Inscrutable

No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage.

Legendary Resistance

If the sphinx fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack

The sphinx makes three Claw attacks.

Claw

*Melee Attack Roll:* +8, reach 5 ft. 14 (3d6 + 4) Slashing damage.

Mind-Rending Roar

*Wisdom Saving Throw*: DC 16, each enemy in a 300-foot Emanation originating from the sphinx. *Failure:* 35 (10d6) Psychic damage, and the target has the condition until the start of the sphinx's next turn.

Spellcasting

The sphinx casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):

- **At Will:** *Detect Magic*, *Identify*, *Mage Hand*, *Minor Illusion*, *Prestidigitation*
- **1e/Day Each:** *Dispel Magic*, *Legend Lore*, *Locate Object*, *Plane Shift*, *Remove Curse*, *Tongues*

Legendary Actions

Arcane Prowl

The sphinx can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see, and it makes one Claw attack.

Weight of Years

*Constitution Saving Throw*: DC 16, one creature the sphinx can see within 120 feet. *Failure:* The target gains 1 level. While the target has any levels, it appears 3d10 years older. *Failure or Success*: The sphinx can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.